Never So Few (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1959, Never So Few is a war film directed by John Sturges, running about 125 minutes. “Kiss by kiss the time ran out and never so few were the moments left for love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A U.S. military troop takes command of a band of Burmese guerillas during World War II.
Who’s in it. Never So Few stars Frank Sinatra as Capt. Tom Reynolds, Gina Lollobrigida as Carla Vesari, Charles Bronson as Sgt. John Danforth and Steve McQueen as Bill Ringa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Never So Few has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Never So Few page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never So Few tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Never So Few (1959)?
- In US, Never So Few is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Never So Few worth watching?
- Never So Few holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Never So Few?
- Never So Few stars Frank Sinatra, Gina Lollobrigida, Charles Bronson, Steve McQueen and Peter Lawford.
- When was Never So Few released?
- Never So Few was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.